A Little House in a Big Place by Alison Acheson, illustrated by Valeriane LaBlond. PICTURE BOOK. Kids Can Press, 2019. $17. 9781771389129
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Every day at the same time, a little girl waves to the same train engineer as his train runs by her home. One his last day, though the girl doesn’t know it’s his last day, he throws her a gift – a gift that inspires to her to, eventually, explore the wide world beyond her window.
Leblond's dreamy palette and impressionistic style lend to helping us see the little girl’s dreams take flight. Everything is beautiful about this book, but I can’t see it connecting with a wide range of children. Mostly a one time read.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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